With so much information to share on the types of business entities to consider, this post will appear in two parts. The first will look at some of the more commonly recognized entities that business planning lawyers in Santa Clara help set up, and the second will delve a bit deeper. Without the help of […]
In general, Americans are very uncomfortable talking about end-of-life issues. It can be hard for people to think about (and plan for) their own death, let alone the death of their loved ones. I get it. Yet by not discussing these issues, you are leaving your future caregivers (most often your adult children) in an […]
An unexpectedly common problem that Santa Clara estate planning lawyers encounter is how the proceeds of an estate are handled when the beneficiary gets divorced. We don’t want to think of our children dealing with the pain of a divorce, but losing the inheritance you left behind would certainly pour salt in the wound. That’s […]
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision regarding same-sex marriage brings with it many issues that are probably best discussed with a good marriage and estate lawyer in Silicon Valley. Because of the previous inability to legally marry, many of those now looking to walk down the aisle are considerably older than typical newlyweds. This leads to […]
In my practice, the majority of subletting situations I see involve commercial leases. Many residential landlords forbid subletting altogether, and commercial leases tend to be for longer periods of time, so commercial leases see more sublets. Why sublet? It’s all about flexibility. Maybe you expect your business to expand, so you want a space that’s […]
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One of the most complex aspects of a California wills and trust lawyer’s job is making sure that a trust is properly funded. While the attorney will be able to do some of the work on behalf of the client, there are a number of documents that are needed in order to transfer assets into […]
Buying a business can be one of the most complex transactions that a person ever engages in. There are seemingly endless details that need to be addressed, but from the buyer’s perspective there may be none more important than the non-competition clause. Whether you’re buying a business on the open market, from a friend or […]
The short answer is: it depends. This is a question we get a lot, and one we typically discuss at length with non-married parents during our planning sessions. When one of the parties of a divorce decree dies, this will end the custody agreement because there’s no longer anything to govern. In most cases, custody […]
When setting up an estate plan, most people are concerned with what will happen to their belongings: money, jewelry, house, etc. But usually little thought is given to what will happen to their debts when they pass away, notably their mortgage. For years, many people expected to pay off their mortgage long before they died, […]
As you work with a trust attorney in Santa Clara, you will likely end up making a list of your assets. Some of these are tangible, such as property and heirloom jewelry. Others are not so obvious and could include important documents related to marital status or military service. Each of these items is an […]
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